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Retirement, Bonner Buyout, Injury Updates, and Wings–Fever Recap

Sylvia and Madeleine host Double Drivel, covering WNBA league news, injuries, game recaps, standings, records, and award predictions. Nneka Ogwumike announces she will retire after the season, ending a decorated career and notable tenure as WNBPA president who led recent CBA talks. Azzi will have knee surgery and miss the rest of the season; Nalissa Smith suffers a non-contact knee injury; Brittney Sykes and Anisa Morrow are out for the season, leaving the Tempo with a short roster and no hardship players yet. The Mercury reach a buyout with DeWanna Bonner on the playoff-eligibility deadline. They recap the Wings beating the Fever 91–85 (Kelsey Mitchell 37; Arike 32; franchise-record 7 blocks by Awak), Dallas’s loss to the Valkyries and win over the Storm (Paige 32, 6/6 from three), and Fever results including wins over Toronto and Chicago and a loss to the Liberty. Standings: Lynx 1st, Valkyries 2nd, Aces 3rd, Dream 4th, Fever 5th, Liberty 6th, Mystics 7th, Wings 8th. Records noted include Mitchell’s 23 straight 20+ point games, Caitlin’s 37 with 8 threes vs Chicago, and Angel Reese’s milestones. They predict awards (MVP debated, Rookie of the Year Olivia Miles, Coach Cheryl Reeve, Most Improved Jessica Shepard) and preview games before the FIBA break.

00:00 Welcome and Agenda

00:23 Nneka Retirement News

02:54 Injury Roundup

04:56 Bonner Buyout Buzz

10:27 All Star and Mascots

12:00 Wings Beat Fever Recap

15:10 Highlight Reel Rant

17:41 Wings Week Highlights

23:20 Fever Week Highlights

27:44 Liberty Loss Recap

28:46 Sky Blowout Win

31:59 Dijonai Drama

34:03 Other Notable Games

36:45 Social Media Mess

38:17 Standings Update

39:52 Records Roundup

40:49 Awards Predictions

52:54 Upcoming Schedule

53:41 Swish List Wrap

54:51 Final Sign Off